Thanks to the new Chapter 3, Fortnite has transitioned to the new Unreal Engine 5. Now the question arises whether one notices a real difference and if so, what that might be. We show you what Epic has spruced up in the battle royale shooter.
What is the Unreal Engine? In game development, the engine refers to a program responsible for the internal processes of the game. The correct generation of the map, accurately reproducing inserted sound, and keeping the game running during use are among the tasks that such a developer program must undertake.
The Unreal Engine refers to the developer program from Epic Games. It has already been announced that future games will be equipped with the 5th generation of the engine. Epic has now taken a step further and optimized Fortnite after the Chapter 3 release with the new Unreal engine.
We will show you if new features can be discovered:
Fortnite and Unreal Engine 5 – Do you notice differences from the old engine?
To illustrate the differences, we embed a YouTube video from S bench, who conducts a graphics comparison before and after Chapter 3.
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After the update to 19.00, there weren’t really many changes at first glance. Many players hoped, as in Epic’s UE5 presentations, that all objects on the map would be broken down into every molecule upon impact or force. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Therefore, we list all the visible changes that we have spotted so far:
The sky looks more natural and abstract, just like in nature
Large trees can be chopped down and logs roll away
Winds are visible and pass by you
Snow on the ground shines and reflects
Impending natural disasters look natural and powerful
Flowing water looks somewhat more natural
Burnt ground produces real soot and looks more realistic
Better shadows from players
What do the players say? Opinions are divided. Many players are disappointed that not everything received an upgrade. They expected Fortnite to be completely spruced up, but many were disappointed. Players comment with opinions such as:
I didn’t expect the stuff to look particularly good, especially on a mid-range console like a PS4. But I literally noticed no difference, and that shocked me. […] Yes, to be fair, the tornado looked like a lot on a console, and it was breathtaking to see how smoothly it worked. But otherwise, I could swear it still looks crazily similar to Chapter 2.
It becomes clear that many players do not understand how an engine works. These programs bring changes, but they are not solely for graphical polishing. With the implementation of the 5th generation, Epic has created a path to bring better and more impactful updates in the future.
Are more changes coming? So far, the teased storms and tornadoes are still pending, but in upcoming updates, you can expect such new natural phenomena. They will tear down and destroy buildings, carry away vehicles and items, and you can also ride on them.
What do you think of the new engine? Do you also think there should be more potential? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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With Season 1 of CoD: Warzone Pacific and CoD: Vanguard, 5 new weapons are also coming that you can use in both games. 4 of them can be unlocked right now, the last weapon will be available later in the season. MeinMMO tells you what you need to do.
How do I unlock the new weapons? 3 of the 5 new weapons will be unlocked via the Battle Pass. You don’t even have to buy the Season 1 Battle Pass for that: all Battle Pass weapons are free. You just need to level up the Battle Pass enough to unlock the weapons.
The Katana will be unlocked through a challenge. At a yet unknown later point in Season 1, the Welgun submachine gun will also be available.
Can I miss the weapons? Season 1 lasts 8 weeks. If you can’t level up the Battle Pass sufficiently during that time, there will be a special challenge for unlocking each weapon after the season.
How to unlock the new weapons from Season 1
We will show you the in-game description and the requirements for unlocking each new weapon.
These are the 5 new weapons from Season 1
Unlocking the Cooper Carbine (Assault Rifle)
In-Game Description: “This AR is easy to control at short distances and has a high rate of fire.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 15 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (Sniper Rifle)
In-Game Description: “Heavy, semi-automatic anti-tank rifle with devastating performance against infantry and vehicles.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 31 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Sawtooth (Melee Weapon)
In-Game Description: “A club made from the fangs of the ocean’s most dangerous predator.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 37 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)
Unlocking the Katana (Melee Weapon)
In-Game Description: “Single-edged Japanese longsword. Deadly in close combat.”
How do I unlock the weapon? Challenge: Eliminate 5 enemies with a melee weapon in a match 15 times.
Unlocking the Welgun (Submachine Gun)
Description: “Comparable to the Sten. With its standard ammunition, the Welgun is extremely compact and has relatively good stability thanks to its built-in grips.” (via Call of Duty)
How do I unlock the weapon? Currently, you cannot unlock the Welgun. This weapon will only be available later in Season 1. You will be able to unlock it through a challenge.
More about Season 1 of CoD Vanguard & Warzone Pacific:
These are all 5 new weapons in Season 1 of CoD Vanguard & Warzone Pacific. Do you have a favorite among them? If so, what attachments do you like best? And how do you assess the strength of the weapons in the current meta? Let us know in the comments.
In addition to new content, several changes in CoD Vanguard will also be introduced at the start of Season 1. What exactly has already happened and what is expected in further updates, you can read in our article:
The gaming publisher Ubisoft has announced a new type of microtransactions for its shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands, which will operate through NFTs. This is just the beginning of a larger initiative. However, the reaction to the YouTube video has been so devastating that Ubisoft has now “delisted” the video. It is still accessible, but hidden.
What kind of announcement was that?
Just yesterday, on 8th December, we reported on MeinMMO about the announcement from Ubisoft to introduce a new system called “Quartz”, through which Ubisoft aims to integrate NFT microtransactions into its AAA titles.
The beginning was marked by the failed shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint at release: Here, there were supposed to be 3 cosmetic items that would become “limited and tradable collectibles” through NFT technology – complete with serial numbers and a history of who has owned the item.
The reaction to the video was already terrible yesterday. Many gamers outright reject NFTs and see this as a misguided development in the gaming industry. Now Ubisoft has responded.
20 dislikes to 1 like for controversial announcement
How bad were the reactions? While you can still give videos a thumbs down on YouTube, the number of dislikes is hidden now. However, there are still ways to see the number of dislikes.
According to the site vgc, the video had a like-dislike ratio of 1:20. There were about 23,447 interactions with the video, 22,429 were negative, and only 1,018 were positive. The reactions were thus devastatingly poor, which can also be seen in the comment section.
On Twitter, where there is no dislike option, the tweet on this topic has more than 10,000 likes, but also terrible comments, with Twitter users saying they will now uninstall everything from Ubisoft. They strongly reject NFTs.
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This is how Ubisoft responds: Ubisoft has “delisted” the video with the NFT announcement – that means the video is still accessible, but no longer appears on the Ubisoft North America channel.
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Gamers are bothered by the strong focus on cash shop and cosmetics that NFTs represent
What bothers gamers about NFTs? It is a mix of several arguments:
NFTs are generally accused of being environmentally harmful due to high energy consumption – this plays a lesser role in the rejection. Ubisoft also states that they use “energy-efficient technology.”
The main criticism is that NFTs shift the focus significantly towards microtransactions. Players wish for a greater focus on game development.
For many players, the focus on NFTs reflects an increasing commercialization of games. It is said: “We participated in cash shops and loot boxes for years, but this is now a step too far.”
We have extensively dealt with the topic of NFT on MeinMMO:
The survival MMO Myth of Empire initially launched quite successfully on Steam. However, it has not been found there for several days. There is an investigation for copyright infringement, and now we know who is behind it: developer Studio Wildcard from the big survival game ARK: Survival Evolved.
What happened? The survival MMO is currently in early access on Steam and was able to attract thousands of players in the first weeks and gather numerous positive reviews.
However, since the past weekend, it has been unavailable due to an investigation by Steam. The accusation: copyright infringement. However, we did not know until now who made the accusation and what exactly was behind it.
Now the copyright holder has made a statement regarding what exactly the accusation is. The investigation is being conducted by publisher Snail Games and developer Studio Wildcard, which is responsible for ARK: Survival Evolved. Allegedly, Myth of Empires stole from them.
Myth of Empires alleged to have stolen code – What’s behind it?
These are the allegations: In a statement it is said that Angela Games, the developer behind Myth of Empires, improperly used the source code of ARK: Survival Evolved as a basis for their survival MMO.
There are some details on how this alleged theft occurred. Apparently, key developers of Myth of Empires previously worked for Snail Games’ Chinese parent company and thus had access to the source code of ARK.
The statement says:
Studio Wildcard and Snail Games USA Inc. are in good faith convinced that Myth of Empires was developed by: (1) stealing the source code from Ark: Survival Evolved and (2) using the stolen source code as the basis for the game Myth of Empires. […] Key staff of the developer of Myth of Empires worked at the Chinese parent company of Snail Games USA Inc. and at least one of them had the credentials that allowed them to access the source code of Ark: Survival Evolved.
Additionally, it is stated that several developers from Studio Wildcard found several nearly identical game mechanics and other indications in the game’s code pointing to the theft.
The results of the investigation were submitted by the studio to Valve on December 1st, shortly after which Myth of Empires disappeared from Steam.
What does the developer say about this? Angela Games has not directly commented on the allegations from Studio Wildcard so far. Previously, there was already a statement claiming that the accusations were unfounded and that they would do everything to refute them. You can read the statement on MeinMMO.
We have requested a statement from the responsible PR and are waiting for an official statement.
What happens next? It remains to be seen what the investigations by Valve will reveal and who will ultimately be vindicated. Until then, it is also difficult to foresee what consequences might arise if the accusations are confirmed.
What is Myth of Empires actually? It is an open-world game for PC that strongly resembles games like ARK or Conan Exiles and has a combat system that is more reminiscent of hardcore games like Mordhau and Mount & Blade.
You create your own character and explore a game world that strongly resembles ancient China. According to the developers, the setting is meant to be “realistic and historical” without many fantasy elements.
Here are some of the features:
PvE and PvP modes
Large sieges
Free development of areas with settlements and fortresses
NPC companions that assist you in battle
Comprehensive crafting system
As is customary in survival games, you start with your character in any area and get right to the first tasks.
The initial activities introduce you to the mechanics and various systems, until you gradually tackle increasingly challenging tasks.
In Pokémon GO you now have the opportunity to perform Power-Ups at PokéStops. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at what this new feature is, how it works, and what benefits it brings you.
What kind of feature is it? The gameplay of Pokémon GO consists of trainers going outside and exploring special locations. These noteworthy points are marked in the game by PokéStops and gyms.
As an additional incentive to visit these locations, players receive a small bonus in the form of various items when spinning the photo discs at the respective stops or gyms. With a new feature in the game, these PokéStops and gyms can now be leveled up.
To perform a Power-Up at a PokéStop or gym, you need to scan the respective location. You can do this with the AR feature in the game. We will explain in detail what you need to click:
Click on the respective PokéStop or gym that you want to level up.
On the right side of the screen, you will see an icon with a “+” that you need to select.
Now a corresponding scale will open around the image of the respective photo disc that shows you the progress of your Power-Up. Below it, there is a display of the respective level of the stop as well as a green button labeled “Scan PokéStop”. You need to click this button now.
After that, your camera will open, and you can film the PokéStop or gym. Activate the recording and walk around the respective object from a bit of distance.
Once you have scanned the location, you can upload your recording. You can select either “Upload now” or “Upload later”. As soon as your scan has been uploaded, your progress will be counted accordingly.
This is how you can perform Power-Ups at PokéStops and gyms
Once you have performed the Power-Up at your PokéStop or gym, you will recognize it by the visual representation of the PokéStop. It appears larger and has, depending on the level, one, two, or three horizontal bars. Moreover, you can also view your progress and remaining time by clicking on the respective stop.
How many scans do you need for a level-up?
In total, PokéStops and gyms can be powered up to level 3. As per the overview by LegendsLima on Twitter, you need a different number of scans depending on the level. This Power-Up lasts for different lengths of time as well.
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Who can perform the scans? The PokéStops and gyms can be scanned by all trainers who have reached at least level 20.
How many scans are possible per trainer? You can perform a total of up to 200 daily scans. A PokéStop or gym can also be scanned multiple times by the same trainer.
What benefits do the Power-Ups bring?
Once you have scanned and powered up your PokéStops and gyms, all trainers receive additional items when spinning the photo disc. From level 2, you can also look forward to bonus hearts with your buddy.
If the location has even reached level 3, you will either receive 3 premium raid balls if it is a gym or additional spawns at a PokéStop.
Additionally, you can connect these scans with completing your AR tasks in Pokémon GO. These also reward you with special items or even an encounter with a Pokémon.
What do you think of the new Power-Up feature? Have you tried it out yet? Or would you rather not deal with the AR scans and forego the bonuses? Feel free to write us your opinions and experiences here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
The start of Season 25 in Diablo 3 is just around the corner. Which class will you play? For those of you who are undecided, we offer the Wheel of Fate, which will determine a class for you.
What’s happening in Diablo 3? This week, the new Season 25 starts with Patch 2.7.2 in Diablo 3. The kickoff is on December 10th. For new players and veterans alike, the question often arises: Which class should I play in the new season?
In this article, you will find a survey where you can choose a class. We will show you the Wheel of Fate. Click it here in the article to find out which class the wheel has in store for you.
What’s changing in Season 25
The theme: The major highlight of Season 25 is the season theme revolving around the seven Soul Shards. You can socket them into your helm and weapon, unlocking strong bonuses. For example, one will take away a few percentages of your crit chance but will give you 100% crit chance on incapacitated enemies. With the new gems, you can re-experience classes and builds completely anew.
Balancing: The new update changes sets and class items of Barbarians, Witch Doctors, Demon Hunters, Necromancers, and Wizards. In the Patch Notes for Update 2.7.2 in Diablo 3, we show you all the changes and details regarding Season 25.
Survey: Which class will you play in Season 25?
Vote here: Just before the start of Season 25, we want to know from you which class you want to play. You only have one vote in the survey. If you want to play multiple classes in Season 25, just choose the one you are most excited about.
Still undecided? Ask the Wheel of Fate
You can try this: If you still haven’t been able to make a decision, we have two options for you. Check the Tier List for Season 25 of Diablo 3 to see which builds are currently the best and then choose your class.
To assist you, we’re embedding a “Wheel of Fate” here. Well, actually it’s a random wheel that will show one of seven classes as a result, but maybe there’s a touch of fate in it.
If you’re wavering between two or three classes, or don’t really care which class you play, you can spin it here now and then vote in the survey afterwards.
If you can’t see the wheel, just follow this link to wheeldecide.com.
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Have you made a decision on a class in Season 25? Whether with or without the Wheel of Fate, let us know your class here on MeinMMO in the comments and tell us what plans you have. Do you want to play in groups or solo? Are you aiming for GR 150 or just playing casually while enjoying other content?
If you want to quickly start with the big portals with your class, we can help you. Our Level Guide for Season 25 in Diablo 3 will quickly get you to level 70.
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Even streamer Asmongold has nothing good to say about the new cinematic in World of Warcraft. He finds it illogical and simply bad.
Yesterday, Blizzard unexpectedly released a new cinematic for World of Warcraft, which can also be viewed on the PTR of Patch 9.2. The cinematic addresses an important moment in the story of Sylvanas Windrunner, the former Banshee Queen, who is now in the hands of the heroes after the raid Sanctum of Domination.
Streamer Asmongold shares his opinion on the video – and the criticism is often devastating.
Spoiler warning: The article discusses the cinematic “Shattered Legacy” and thus story content from Patch 9.2. Those who do not want to be spoiled should not continue reading.
What can be seen in the cinematic? The cinematic shows the unconscious Sylvanas, surrounded by Uther, Baine, Jaina, Thrall, and Bolvar in Oribos. The heroes debate whether they should awaken Sylvanas, as she knows the Mastermind’s plan. While some oppose it, Uther ultimately decides to make contact with Sylvanas. In a sort of dream world, he clarifies to Sylvanas that she was simultaneously the Ranger-General of Silvermoon, but also the Banshee Queen who set Teldrassil ablaze. Sylvanas then regains consciousness – and apparently accepts the two sides of her existence.
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How Asmongold reacts: In a nearly hour-long rant, Asmongold hardly has anything good to say about the cinematic. For him, the video is a major “retcon” of one of the most important and best WoW characters.
From his perspective, the new cinematic implies that Sylvanas has basically been under the Mastermind’s control since Warcraft. All that made Sylvanas cool and a strong, self-determined female character for years has been destroyed in one fell swoop.
You took one of the best characters in the entire story and now say that everything brilliant and cunning she has done was actually just because of a bald idiot with overly obvious nipples pulling the strings in the background, who no one has ever heard of?
At the same time, Asmongold finds it illogical what the motivations of Jaina, Baine, and Thrall are. The fact that they actually discuss whether to trust Sylvanas is nothing more than “fan service.” Because if these characters would think for a moment, they would know that without Sylvanas’ knowledge, they would have absolutely no chance. After all, the Mastermind could completely subjugate them with a single hand gesture.
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However, Asmongold also has a few nice words about the cinematic. The sheer representation is good, the quality is significantly higher than previous cinematics in the past. It would only become problematic when the characters open their mouths.
What do you think of the cinematic? Do you share Asmongold’s opinion? Or do you like the direction in which everything is developing?
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In Destiny 2 there is a new secret Exotic star. The pistol “Pathfinder” is inspired by one of the most famous weapons from Halo: the Magnum pistol. In this guide, we explain what you need to do to obtain the new Halo Exotic.
The “Pathfinder” is also a relic from the old days, obtainable during the 30th anniversary. Bungie has brought back memories of the Magnum pistol from Halo to Destiny 2 with this weapon and its associated quest. To obtain it, players must complete the quest “Magnum Opus”.
Who can obtain the weapon: The quest is available for all players for free, allowing everyone to enjoy this exotic top-tier weapon. Especially the Destiny 2 PvP community is already excited about the Halo return.
What makes the pistol so special?
The weapon is kinetic and uses special ammunition.
It features the exotic perk “Full Brake”. This allows the pistol to produce oversized heavy caliber long-range shots. Additionally, it fires automatically with an increased fire rate. It deals increased precision damage to unshielded opponents.
Thanks to “Hold Back”, the weapon’s recoil is reduced when you tap the trigger while simultaneously enhancing precision.
The quest “Magnum Opus” starts in Eternity: To obtain the quest for the weapon, visit Xur’s treasure chamber in the new location “Eternity” and follow the interactions. After receiving various items and gifts, Xur will finally give you the quest “Magnum Opus”.
Enter Xur’s treasure chamber via the navigator.
Step 1: First, collect “Strange Coins”
How to obtain “Strange Coins”: Players randomly receive “Strange Coins” from various activities, such as the new 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity”, Vanguard Strikes, or Crucible matches. To complete this quest step, you need a total of 7 “Strange Coins”.
Our Tip: We recommend playing the new activity “Trials of Eternity” for this. This way, you’ll receive not only the required “Strange Coins”, but also rank progress with Xur. The rank progress will be important later for the “Magnum Opus” quest.
By the way: Xur loves “Strange Coins”: These special coins are also a relic from the old Destiny 1 times. Previously, “Strange Coins” were necessary in Destiny 1 to buy exotic weapons, gear, or engrams. Thanks to the 30th anniversary, this currency is back and is a great reminder for many players.
If you want to get to know Xur a bit better, we reveal 5 secrets about him in this article:
Step 2: Complete 3 bounties from the mysterious Starhorse
Once that’s done, the quest requires completing three of the so-called “Starhorse bounties”.
Where can I find the Starhorse? The Starhorse is an NPC you can find in the new location “Eternity”. That’s where you can also visit Xur in his treasure chamber. It offers you daily and weekly bounties there.
The menu for the bounties from the Starhorse in Eternity.
Difficult bounties give you bonus progress. However, you can only complete the bounties one at a time since you can only carry one bounty at a time. So pick one and then start the 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity” via the navigator. The activity features a player search in normal difficulty.
Step 3: Obtain a “Strange Key” from Xur
Once you reach reputation rank 4, you will receive the “Strange Key”.
This quest step is relatively easy, especially if you follow our tip and played the activity “Trials of Eternity” for the “Strange Coins”. To acquire the key from Xur, you must have reached at least “Strange Favor” rank 4.
Step 4: Enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”
With the key in your inventory, you can now enter the area of the 6-player activity. It is directly accessible from Xur’s treasure chamber by passing through the interstellar fog that teleports you away. We have marked the entrance for you.
This is how you enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”.
Now lower the barrier and follow the quest diamond: Once there, keep to the right. There is a type of “map” on a stone, which is a part of a gear. Here, you can activate the strange key and lower a barrier that opens the path to a new area. If you look closely, you can see the Bungie gear there.
Have you recognized the Bungie gear?
Find the “Anomalous Object” in the Cryo Pod: The quest diamond will guide you again. Walk towards the gear. There you will find the entrance to a cave. Various jumping passages will follow that you need to complete on your way. Once that’s done, you’ll reach a Cryo Pod that you can open. Here, you will receive the last part to obtain the exotic pistol “Pathfinder”.
Step 5: Visit Banshee-44 in the Tower
The final quest step sends you to the gunsmith Banshee-44. Because your pistol, the “Anomalous Object”, is not yet ready for use. He will repair it for you. In the Tower, you will then receive the finished weapon and complete the quest.
How to get the Masterwork Catalyst for the “Pathfinder” pistol?
This exotic pistol also received a Masterwork Catalyst, just like the Gjallarhorn. However, the catalyst is tied to further reputation rank progress with Xur.
To get the catalyst, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”: To make the weapon a Masterwork, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”. You will receive it as soon as you reach reputation rank 16 with Xur. You must therefore play the activity “Trials of Eternity” and complete bounties to level up the rank. Daily and additional bounties from Xur are ideal for this.
At rank 16, you will receive the “Anomalous Access Card”.
How to activate the Masterwork Catalyst: Once you have obtained the catalyst for “Pathfinder”, you need to kill 700 enemies with the “Pathfinder” pistol. Killing other Guardians with it grants you extra progress.
This is what the “Pathfinder” Catalyst can do: The weapon generates Spheres of Power as a Masterwork. Additionally, it also gains the perk “The Rock”.
After the last shot, secondary fire can be activated, consuming a portion of your ammunition reserves.
Your next grenade will also be transformed into a cluster grenade.
Cool Halo effect: Your grenade will thus transform into one of the original Halo grenades.
Have you been able to try the weapon? What do you think of the Halo 1 classic in Destiny 2? Usable or just a nice reminder of old times?
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Call of Duty: Warzone has a new map that is currently playable in Early Access. This evening at 6 PM, all players can access the map and the main information on download size and content of the Pacific update can be found here.
Update December 9 – 5:10 PM: The new map is now completely online for everyone! If there are any issues, you can find our live ticker for the release here.
With its largest update to date, the free Call of Duty: Warzone brings a new map to the game and a lot of fresh content:
The new map “Caldera” – a Pacific island
Nearly 40 new weapons from Vanguard
Planes and anti-air trucks as vehicles
New modes featuring Vanguard weapons
We provide important information such as details about the download and the transition process. Additionally, an overview of some changes you can expect.
All about the download – release, size, preload, server downtime
When does the update come out? Season 1 and the Pacific update are already online. However, before the Early Access ends at 6 PM, you only have access to Rebirth Island.
How big is the download? The developers indicate the following download sizes:
PlayStation 5: 44.7 GB
PlayStation 4: 44.7 GB
Xbox Series: 41.2 GB
Xbox One: 41.2 GB
PC: 37.8 or 69.1 GB (with CoD MW)
Which launcher do I use to start Warzone? Warzone stays in the launcher of Modern Warfare, and you must start the download through this game.
What about Vanguard in Season 1? The premium title of Call of Duty will also receive new content for multiplayer and its zombie mode with Season 1. You can find all information about Season 1 here:
When can I play Caldera? The Pacific update will be playable on December 8 at 6 PM. However, not all players will have access to the new map “Caldera” at that time.
Only buyers of CoD: Vanguard can start immediately and dive into the game modes on the new map. If you haven’t purchased Vanguard, you’ll have to wait an additional 24 hours:
Vanguard buyers: Caldera access on 08.12. at 6 PM
Non-buyers: Caldera access on 09.12. at 6 PM
During these 24 hours, non-buyers will only have access to 2 versions of the small “Rebirth Island” map: “Resurgence” and “Mini Royale” will be available at launch.
Watch the release trailer for the new map here:
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
What does the release playlist look like?
Vanguard Royale
Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-player
Vanguard Resurgence
4-player
Battle Royale
4-player
Plunder
3-player
What is “Vanguard Royale”? The new game mode focuses on the Vanguard weapons and you can only use firearms from the latest CoD. Additionally, there are the new vehicles – planes and an anti-air truck. Some equipment and modern items will also not be available:
In the regular Battle Royale, only the previously known vehicles and all weapons – including the new Vanguard weapons – will be available for now.
More about Vanguard Royale and the changes in the regular Battle Royale can be found in the patch notes of the Pacific update:
What is there to know about the map? The new map “Caldera” is a volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific and feels very different from the old map “Verdansk”. Instead of gray concrete walls from the Cold War, you enter a green island paradise with many beaches, vacation vibes, and no skyscrapers with endless staircases.
The developers report that the new map resembles the old map only in one aspect: its size. Otherwise, we get a whole new experience that has been created based on feedback to Warzone since its release.
If you want to take a tour of the new map right away, you can find early gameplay of Caldera here:
What else is coming to the game? Warzone is not just getting a new map. The Pacific update is a complete overhaul that will influence many aspects of the game and create a completely new player experience.
The Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp gave a major interview to a US newspaper. The journalist summarizes the streamer’s daily life as one characterized by hours of playing League of Legends, anger, rage, and isolation. The streamer wonders about the article: It sounds as if he is lonely. He actually wants it that way – he just doesn’t need friends.
An article in the Washington Post reported about Tyler1: The report depicts the streamer’s life as isolated, living only with his girlfriend and family in a small village, revolving around LoL, the gym, and little more. Themes of the article are “loneliness,” “anger,” and the feeling of being constantly watched. Tyler1 suffers from too little sleep, an obsessive-compulsive disorder, and regularly takes Adderall.
Tyler1 now comments on the article and wonders what people are doing. This is the life he wishes for.
This is Tyler1’s reaction: The Twitch streamer says he is really surprised by the reaction to the article. The reporter spent a day with him and Tyler1 was practically smiling all the time and everything was great. But then the article became a “sob story.”
When the report was published, Tyler1 received hundreds of messages asking if he was okay. He couldn’t understand it at all, because he didn’t know about the article before it came out.
He goes through the article live on his Twitch stream:
About a passage in the article stating that he “looked depressed,” Tyler1 says that on that day he lost 10 out of 11 LoL matches and just had a streak of bad luck. That happens sometimes. He just had a bad day.
Regarding the note that he suffers from too little sleep, Tyler1 points out that he has now been diagnosed with sleep apnea and looks forward to the treatment.
The phrasing that he “dropped out of college” is explicitly criticized by Tyler1, saying it sounds like he quit due to poor grades. However, he had good grades and consciously decided to leave university to pursue “other interests.”
He is also annoyed by a passage stating that there are “dozens of bottles of Adderall” on his nightstand. That sounds as if he takes them like Tic Tacs – that’s not the case. He suffers from an attention disorder and takes medication for it.
Statements that the house is “run down” or there is “garbage” everywhere also bother Tyler1 a little. The house is “not that run down,” just a bit old. The garbage is mainly fan mail.
“I don’t want friends in real life”
This is what he says about his loneliness: Tyler1 is bothered by the statement that no one visits him in the apartment except his girlfriend and family. While that is true, it sounds as though he longs for companionship. But that is not the case at all.
Tyler1 says he has no interest in friends in real life. He could move to Alaska with his wife, cat, and family and it would be okay for him.
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According to Tyler1, the journalist could also have written exactly the opposite article. He posed for photos for hours, where he was grinning widely and making triumphant gestures. However, the photographer then chose a picture where he looked thoughtful and sad.
Tyler1 consistently denies being rich
What else stands out? Tyler1 consistently contradicts any statement that he earns anywhere near what is described in the article. It states that he
earns $200,000 a month
has earned $5 million in recent years
owns a sports car worth $170,000
his manager rejects any advertising offer below $20,000
All of this is denied by Tyler1, rolling his eyes and calling it “fake news,” assuring his chat that he actually makes hardly any money. The car was also just rented.
On the statement in the article that his girlfriend earns $200,000 a year, Tyler1 exclaims, “You earn the bread! Why am I even still streaming?”
Even if Tyler completely gets into his role as a persona when it comes to “money,” the Twitch streamer gets angry at one point.
When it comes to how much his life is influenced by the Twitch chat, Tyler1 shows that he is indeed as affected as described in the article.
He gets upset about how relentless his chat can be at times. There are people demanding a “24-hour marathon” stream as compensation, just because Tyler1 had to cancel one or two streams due to illness. He then scolds the chat – apparently some have not got their lives under control.
Tyler1 cuddles up with LoL star Faker – but does not seem to be 2 meters tall.
“Get a job” comment
This is how he reacts to the comments: Under the article, there are also some comments from readers of the Washington Post.
In one comment, it says that Tyler1 should finally grow up and get a job.
The streamer can only chuckle about this. He calls the writer of the comment a “boomer”, someone who is out of touch and not up to date, and offers to meet up.
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This is what’s behind it: What looks like daily life and “normal life” to Tyler1 may seem to an outsider like a life marked by constant repetition, anger, and isolation. It seems hard for many to believe that Tyler1 really chose this life, but he assures that this is indeed the case.
The idea that he might be lonely is completely rejected by Tyler1. He simply says he has absolutely no interest in things like “friends.”
At some points, however, the image shakes a bit:
When Tyler1 talks about how his control disorder is getting worse since he started streaming, and he can no longer cope when anything feels “wrong” with his equipment or his positioning.
A passage in the article stating that many acquaintances of Tyler1’s friends had burnout and had to stop streaming, Tyler1 only comments with “It’s true.”
Also, the fact that his girlfriend actually wishes for a completely different life and talks in the article about missing contact with other people seems to be a sore point. She also wants to get married and desires 3 to 5 children – Tyler1 only comments with “Noted.”
This already seems like not everything is as great in the self-chosen gamer paradise. It’s understandable why people asked after the article if Tyler1 is still okay.
In fact, a major LoL player had to end his career because of exactly the kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder Tyler1 describes:
New World is getting a new update today, December 9. However, it is not the major December patch, but update 1.1.2. This update focuses on server merges and housing compensation. We will reveal the patch notes and how long the servers will be down.
What’s included in the update? Patch 1.1.2 is a small but important update. It brings the following new features:
The technical foundations for server mergers are being established
The limited-time world event “Truthan Terror” has been disabled, but it is expected to return in the future
Players should now be able to repurchase and utilize the housing content lost during the rollback. Issues concerning housing taxes should also have been fixed
When will the patch be released? The update will be applied today at 8:00 AM. You can find the complete patch notes in the New World forum.
How long will the maintenance take? The developers have scheduled about 3 hours for maintenance. The servers should be online again by 11:00 AM German time.
When will the December patch arrive? There is still no exact release date for the major December update. However, the winter event is planned to start on Tuesday, December 14. A release by Tuesday at the latest is the current plan.
The EU servers Ishtakar, Metsola, Glitnir, Kalevala, Zu-Vendis and Phaeacia will all be integrated into the server Caer Sidi
The South American servers Tuma, Svarga, Rukh and Patala will all be integrated into Irkalla
When will these merges take place? The merge of Mardi and Brittia is scheduled for today along with the patch. The other two merges will take place on Friday, December 10, at 8:00 AM German time.
The merges are important for many servers that have very few players left. This leads to issues, particularly in the battle for territories:
In League of Legends the Pre-Season 12 is currently running. This is being used by Riot Games to introduce some major changes or conduct experiments. On the test server, there is now an adjusted version of the Summoner Spell “Teleport,” which, however, is not well received.
What kind of spell is this? The Teleport is a special ability that allows a player to teleport to a friendly tower, minion, or ward. This spell is particularly popular on the top lane, so the player can also influence the events on the other lanes.
Teleport is usually used to:
Get back to your own lane quickly after a death or a shopping trip
Carry out a gank on the bot lane
Get involved in the fight for the dragon
However, this flexibility seems to no longer be desired in the future.
What is changing? On the test server, Teleport can now only be used on friendly structures – that is, on towers. Only after 14 minutes is there an “Unleashed” version of Teleport, which then also allows the jump to minions or wards.
The casting time has, however, been reduced from 4.5 to 4 seconds.
This is what the Teleport looks like on the test server.
A major intervention in the early game and a strong separation of the top lane
How is the change being received? On reddit, many players are reacting negatively to the change. It significantly impacts the early game of a match. The Teleport was a popular method to help your own bot lane and forced players on the top lane into a decision:
Should I return to the lane quickly to farm?
Should I keep the Teleport to help the other lanes?
Additionally, the Teleport could also be used to change the status of the lane because the minion to which you teleport does not move and briefly halts the subsequent minions and also becomes invulnerable.
Such decisions will be taken away from players in the future, criticizes user PhantomRager (via reddit):
I am a top lane player and I do not like this change. Finding the right moment to use TP to the bot lane requires skill. You can’t just risk a TP to the bot lane because if you don’t get something, the enemy has 2 free waves and at least one plating. Or he also comes to the bot lane. It’s not that a Teleport to the bot lane was free.
Also, reddit user SirVampyr believes that LoL generally allows less and less decision-making: “Maybe I’m just a LoL boomer since I’ve been playing since 2010, but the way they [the developers] are becoming increasingly specific with their changes somehow destroys the discovery of new tactics and options.”
Players now fear that they will only stay on their top lane for the first 14 minutes and will have no influence on the game events.
Teleports to wards will only be possible from minute 14 onwards.
The top lane is becoming increasingly separated: Some players even joke that Riot is completely separating the top lane from the game and increasingly protecting the bot lane in return. The influence of the top lane on the game is quite low when they can no longer help either the bot lane or the dragon.
Some players therefore joke that the top lane could just be put into its own game:
VanilleOfDead writes: “So, when will the top lane finally be packed into its own instance of Howling Abyss [the ARAM map]? (via reddit).
However, the changes are currently only on the test server. Whether they will actually be adopted in League of Legends will be shown by patch 11.25, which is set to arrive on December 22.
Everything about the team changes in Pre-Season 12 in LoL:
The new change to Teleport, however, is sparking a lot of discussion. What do you think of the adjustment? Do you like it or do you think it’s unnecessary?
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CoD Warzone disappoints its console players with the Pacific update as the FoV slider (English: Field of View slider) is missing. Many had wished for it for consoles, but it is not included after all. This is not well received by fans.
What is the problem? Many console players of CoD Warzone are not fully satisfied with the latest update. The FOV slider, which some have been wanting for a long time, has not been added to the game even with the latest Pacific update.
This causes disappointment and leaves some even frustrated. Some would have preferred this feature over the new Caldera map, which makes up the main part of the Pacific update.
What is a FoV slider? This allows you to adjust your field of view. If you turn up the FoV slider, you see more of the game. The visible area is larger, allowing you to recognize enemies at the edge of the screen that you would not see otherwise.
Even for MeinMMO author and Warzone veteran Maik Schneider, the FoV slider is one of the features that dampens his hype for the Pacific update:
Many other console players see it the same way, feeling rather disappointed with the launch of the update.
FoV slider is for some console players “everything we wanted”
Why do so many want this feature? One of the main reasons is that PC players can modify their field of view. This gives them an advantage over console players, in addition to mouse and keyboard control.
In the worst case, players have to readjust every time they switch from one of the titles to Warzone or forgo the feature there to avoid this.
This is how players react to the missing feature: In the subreddit for CoD Warzone, it is clear how angry some are. While they look forward to the new Caldera map, a FoV slider has been on the wish list for some for a long time and is almost even more important.
For example, user bowromir writes: “[…] Like most of us, I expected Warzone to get a desperately needed update. Above all, I was hoping for a next-gen version with improved graphics and the desperately needed FoV slider.” (via reddit)
GorshGuy says: “It’s not even about it being unfair. Going from 120 FoV in Vanguard to 80 in Warzone is just disgusting.” (via reddit)
tzargilly agrees: “Yes, before you had the option […], it was fine. But going from 120 FoV [in Vanguard] to Warzone isn’t even fun because it just feels outdated. I won’t play much Warzone if they don’t add it.” (via reddit)
Some are now calling for not investing any more money in the Battle Pass for Warzone until the feature is added. They want to protest.
The communication from developer Raven regarding this issue is also criticized, as the developer did not clearly express whether the feature is included or not until the actual release of the update.
Is there hope? Some players suspect that the FoV slider could be added shortly. The reason for this lies in the patch notes for the Pacific update. Apparently, the FoV slider was briefly listed but then removed (via reddit).
Whether it was a simple error or whether the feature was actually planned for launch and then had to be removed is unclear. Currently, there is also no official statement on the issue.
How is the update otherwise received? Despite the anger over the missing FoV slider, the new map is receiving a lot of positive feedback. Many players feel reminded of competitors like the battle royale games Fortnite or PUBG when playing Caldera. You can also follow the launch in our live ticker.
However, there are also skeptical voices regarding the new airplanes. Additionally, another topic is causing frustration as another highly announced feature is missing at the launch of the Caldera map and the Pacific update:
The new TOTW 12 in FIFA 22 is now known. We show you which players made it into the new Team of the Week.
This is the TOTW: The TOTW features players every week who have made a strong impact in real football. They receive so-called “Inform” cards that reflect this performance.
In addition, there is always a “Featured” card in the new TOTW. This is a weaker player who receives a few more points than the other cards.
How can you get TOTW cards? You can pull TOTW cards from packs, but you will need a lot of luck for that. Alternatively, you can find the Inform cards on the FUT transfer market, but they do cost a lot of money.
These players are in the new TOTW 12: The new Team of the Week 12 has some exciting cards to offer. Especially the new Inform card of Coman (87) is likely to be interesting for players with Bundesliga teams. But Immobile (88) and Bernardo Silva (87) also receive exciting upgrades.
The feature player this week is former Frankfurt player Jovic, who makes a big jump from 79 to 84 points in total rating.
TOTW 12 Starting XI:
GK: Akinfeev (83)
CB: Bastoni (86)
LB: Alex Moreno (82)
CB: Konsa (82)
RM: Coman (87)
CM: Bernardo Silva (87)
CM: Henderson (86)
CAM: Savanier (85)
ST: Immobile (88)
ST: Jovic (84)
ST: Schick (82)
TOTW 12 Bench:
GK: Vargas (81)
RB: Guilbert (81)
CB: Szalai (81)
LM: Grifo (84)
ST: Rodriguez (82)
LW: Terrier (81)
ST: Livaja (81)
GK: Davies (78)
CM: Kunimoto (77)
ST: Linssen (80)
ST: Selmani (76)
ST: Sene (70)
The Bundesliga in TOTW 12
These Bundesliga players are included: This week, three Bundesliga players have managed to secure a spot in the new TOTW.
Kingsley Coman receives a new 87-rated card, switching from left to right wing. The card impresses with incredible pace and outstanding dribbling stats. This should make it a strong option for the right wing.
Patrick Schick (82) scored a hat-trick and rightly earns his place in the new TOTW. His new card may not be the fastest, but it has decent stats in shooting and dribbling.
Vincenco Grifo receives his second Inform card in FUT 22 and has now reached an 84 rating in TOTW 12. A solid card that should be particularly interesting for starter teams.
The Elder Scrolls Online has received a revamped entry with the latest expansion Blackwood. New players and fresh characters can now choose which chapter and story they want to start with. But which ones are the best?
Where should you start? Basically, you can start in any of the chapters. ESO is designed so that the world around you scales with you. The mobs will adjust to your level, and the equipment doesn’t play a major role.
An alternative is starting in Elsweyr. The area is visually stunning, feels very modern, and often has you fighting enormous dragons, which is a lot of fun. Even the developers recommended starting directly with Elsweyr in 2019 and designed the content accordingly well.
The story of Elsweyr revolves around the fight against dragons.
The only disadvantage of both areas is that you don’t start the story in the correct order. You essentially start in the middle or, with Blackwood, “at the end,” and do not experience the story of the original base game. For that, you would need to follow the campaign of your respective alliance.
Is the story a big problem? No, because on one hand, you can catch up on all story content later, and on the other hand, the NPCs in the story, whom you might know from previous stories, react to you as if you were encountering them for the first time. This is really well handled in most cases.
How do you play ESO in the right order? If you want to experience the story from the very beginning in the correct order, you must start in your own campaign. After that, you will need specific DLCs that you can purchase for real money or obtain through the ESO+ subscription.
The first major expansion is Morrowind with the area of Vvardenfell. After that, a wild mix of DLCs and expansions follows.
If you are interested in experiencing the story of ESO in the completely correct order, take a look at this article:
Finally, we know when Battlefield 2042 will release Update 3.1 and what it includes. It’s already happening tomorrow, and the improvement of hit registration is sure to please many players. We provide you with an overview of the contents.
When exactly is Update 3.1 coming? Tomorrow, on December 9th, the next major patch for Battlefield 2042 is expected to go live. The update is set to go live at 9:00 AM, and there will be no server downtime.
What’s included? Update 3.1 addresses some of the numerous issues that the game has had since its release. One of the most serious issues is likely the faulty hit registration, where you often couldn’t deal damage despite clearly hitting your opponents.
Additionally, there are some other adjustments:
Balance changes to projectile spread and recoil
Further balancing changes to the 30mm, 40mm, and 57mm cannons of ground vehicles to reduce their effectiveness against infantry
A fix for a rare bug that made players invisible to opponents
Fixes for various bugs related to grenades and launchers
We summarize the most important changes from the update and what else is included here for you.
Update 3.1 for Battlefield 2042 finally addresses the missed projectiles
What exactly was the problem? Since release, numerous players have complained about a lack of hit registration for bullets fired at enemies. It occasionally happened that entire magazines were emptied into enemies, yet they took no damage.
A video from the community illustrates the problem quite well:
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What caused the problem? Jackfrags could only speculate about the causes. He suspected that it might have something to do with the number of players in a small space. He also considers smoke effects to be a potential culprit.
However, he ruled out the internet connection: not only does he have a very low ping – the match takes place against bots, meaning there shouldn’t be any fluctuations caused by other players.
The developers reacted to his video and even stated that it could be resolved because of it. Unfortunately, this was not the case with Update 3, which did not go down well with the community. Now it seems that it has been accomplished with Update 3.1.
The balance changes to recoil and projectile spread may also contribute to the fact that you can finally reliably hit your opponents. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen until the update is live on the servers.
Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1 Patch Notes Overview
What else is in the patch? In addition to the fix for hit registration, there are also numerous other improvements and bug fixes.
Even if you are not the party leader, you can now cancel while waiting in the queue
Xbox – Crossplay can now be enabled/disabled in the options menu on Xbox
Your sorting settings will now be correctly recalled when you refresh the Battlefield Portal server browser
A problem was fixed that caused equipment to sometimes be empty on the spawn screen after joining a server, making weapon selection impossible
The aim assist is now more consistent during gameplay on consoles
The effective combat range of the Ranger and its overall health have been reduced
Audio
Various changes to the overall audio experience improve clarity, distance, and direction perception
A problem was fixed that caused soldiers not to have the correct footstep sounds indoors
Weapons
When firing under-barrel grenades at short distances, bouncing has been removed
40mm AP grenades now deal damage to vehicles as intended
Incorrect ammo display for certain magazines in some weapons has been fixed
The reload animation for the DXR-1 and NTW-50 bolt-action rifles has been extended by 0.2 seconds
The spread values for most weapons have been adjusted so that they decrease more quickly with fast single shots and short bursts
For most weapons, the increase in spread has been adjusted. It now takes a bit longer to become inaccurate with sustained fire
The recoil values have been adjusted to prevent overly aggressive kicks on the AK-24, LCMG, PKP-BP, SFAR-M GL, and PP-29
The hip-fire accuracy of all SMGs has been increased to help them stand out more from other automatic weapon archetypes
Spread and recoil for LMGs have been reduced to improve performance during sustained fire
Further improvements to recoil control for all weapons, especially automatic ones.
Increased damage at close range and consistency of the MCS-880 with shotgun shells and flechette ammunition
A bug has been fixed that caused the projectiles from SFAR-M GL and K30 to impact below the intended target point
Vehicles
A bug was fixed that sometimes caused vehicle weapons to deal no explosive damage on a direct hit
We have reduced the effectiveness of the 30mm cannon for ground vehicles against infantry. It now overheats faster, cadence and explosive damage have been slightly decreased, and damage fall-off over distance has been increased.
Cadence 350 -> 330
Heat generation per shot 0.13 -> 0.14
Heat fall-off per second 0.5 -> 0.475
Explosive damage 20 -> 18
LCAA Hovercraft – 40mm GPL grenade launcher
Explosive damage decreased: 55 -> 35
The firing angle of the utility pod for 40mm grenades is now more user-friendly
EBAA Wildcat – 57mm cannon
Spread removed
Ammo 12 -> 8
Impact damage 85 -> 75
Explosive damage 70 -> 35
Gadgets
Fragmentation Grenade
The time until detonation of a fragmentation grenade after the first bounce upon a hard collision has been increased from 1.1 sec. to 1.4 sec.
Fragmentation grenades deal 120 damage in all game modes and guarantee a kill even against armored players
Maximum ammo for fragmentation & incendiary grenades reduced from 2 to 1
Environment Sensor
Visibility radius decreased from 30 to 20 meters
Operational time reduced from 30 sec. to 14 sec.
Players can now carry and deploy only one environment sensor (previously 2)
Battlefield Hazard Zone
A problem was fixed that caused the patrolling LATV4 Recon of the crew troops to spawn at the wrong time or not at all
Breakthrough
Kaleidoscope – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There are now two capture points below in BT (large) and one below in BT (small)
Orbital – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small)
Hourglass – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small). Also, a problem has been fixed that caused players to spawn outside the playing area
Soldier
Improvements in collisions with objects while moving backwards in a prone position
A rare problem has been fixed that caused players to become invisible when spawning in a full/destroyed vehicle
The update mainly addresses balancing. Aside from hit feedback, few bugs and issues will likely be fixed.
It seems that issues like performance on PC, faulty animations in the helicopter intro, and revives will likely not be addressed in this update.
Many players may also be disappointed that the scoreboard was not improved. Issues like capture points in Breakthrough, which players heavily criticize for their impenetrable positions, will likely remain untouched.
When will the next update come? According to EA, no further updates are expected in 2021. Players will have to wait until next year for any more fixes.
What changes are yet to come in the future is currently unknown. An insider report recently revealed how chaotic the development of Battlefield 2042 has been. However, DICE’s focus is now on gradually addressing the numerous problems of the game. Whether they will succeed remains to be seen.
What do you think of the update? Are you satisfied with the patch notes or do you feel like something important is missing?
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Warhammer Online (Cover Image) was supposed to stand up to the genre giant WoW in 2008, but the MMORPG was shut down on December 18, 2013. Since then, fans of the franchise have been waiting for a new MMORPG. Now Nexon has announced that it has acquired the rights to a new Warhammer game. It is said to be a multiplayer game with a focus on PvE.
What kind of game will this be? Warhammer: Age of Sigmar is being developed by the South Korean developer Nexon and Games Workshop, a British company. The goal of both companies is to bring Warhammer into a “new, virtual world on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms” (via Businesswire).
The description of the game in the official press release sounds a bit like a mix of MMORPG and the Chinese RPG Genshin Impact:
The new Warhammer game is intended to be a service game with regular new updates
They state the genre as “PvE Multiplayer RPG”
It is meant to offer many social features
Players should be able to collect characters and fight with them throughout each season
Each character has a unique story and gameplay
The characters will be visually customizable
The focus of the story is the fight against the followers of the Chaos Gods
When will the game be released? So far, there is no information on a release date. However, Warhammer Age of Sigmar is planned to be released globally and will also be translated into English and German.
So far, no further details have been shared. There are also no images or video material yet.
Who is behind the game? Nexon is known for developing and publishing MMOs and MMORPGs. They have developed titles such as Maple Story, Vindictus, Dragon Nest, and Dungeon Fighter Online themselves, and publish games like Elsword and Atlantica Online in Korea.
Age of Sigmar is set in a nearly completely destroyed Warhammer world
What is Age of Sigmar? Age of Sigmar is a tabletop game developed as a successor to Warhammer Fantasy. The first edition was released in 2015 and developed by Games Workshop.
Age of Sigmar takes place after the “End Times,” an event that nearly led to the complete destruction of the Warhammer world. According to the lore, the legendary hero Sigmar floated aimlessly through space until he was discovered and rescued by the great celestial dragon Dracothion.
This dragon led Sigmar to eight realms of mortal beings, over which Sigmar was then allowed to rule. He rebuilt the civilizations, but then the forces of Chaos struck again. It is likely against these that you will have to fight in the MMO.
Warhammer Online still receives updates from fans
What about other Warhammer MMOs? If you don’t want to wait until the release of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, you currently have two options:
Warhammer Odyssey was launched in early 2021. This is a mobile MMORPG that completely avoids autoplay. However, it currently only has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars in the Play Store.
Are you interested in a new Warhammer MMORPG? And does the setting of Age of Sigmar and the focus on PvE appeal to you? Or would you prefer a more modern version of Warhammer Online with a stronger focus on PvP? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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In Destiny 2, the “30 Years of Bungie” anniversary started yesterday, bringing new content to the game that is meant to remind players of glorious moments in Destiny 2’s history. Among them are familiar faces such as the exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn”. We will let you know how to obtain the weapon and where to find the catalyst.
Since yesterday, another iconic weapon from Destiny 1, the Gjallarhorn, has returned to Destiny 2. The exotic rocket launcher was high on the Guardians’ wish list. The first good news is that it no longer takes weeks to obtain the rocket launcher. In Destiny 2, the Gjallarhorn is available through a quest that can be completed after just a few hours of gameplay. The second good news is that the rocket launcher is really well made, and you immediately feel why this weapon was once so powerful and popular.
These prerequisites must be met:
The quest is only available to owners of the “30 Years of Bungie” package.
You must have either purchased the small anniversary package or the “The Witch Queen” Digital Deluxe package including “30 Years of Bungie”.
All information about the Bungie anniversary and the activities included can be read here:
After an initial flight to Xur in the new location “Eternity” and a chat with him and his neighing friend, you will receive the quest “All Wolves Fly High”. In it, Xur asks you to speak with Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome.
The quest consists of a total of eight steps that you must complete.
This is how the quest “All Wolves Fly High” for the Gjallarhorn begins.
Talk to Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome
So fly to the Cosmodrome and visit Shaw Han at the landing point “The Steppes”. He has discovered a strange crystal shard in the former loot cave and needs your assistance. After that, the adventure begins, as you will now have access to the new dungeon and are tasked with exploring it.
This is how the hunt for the iconic Gjallarhorn begins.
Step 1: Play the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”
The new dungeon is in the Cosmodrome: You can select the dungeon directly from the overview map in the Cosmodrome. It is a 3-player activity structured like a small mini-raid. As always, there is no player search, so a full fireteam is advisable. The mechanics and the enemies in each encounter are quite challenging, and there are also some traps and tricks that Bungie has prepared for you.
The dungeon offers you a pirate-like adventure.
There are two difficulty levels: The activity itself has two possible difficulty levels. You can play it either on Legend or on Grandmaster. The Grandmaster contains champions and the modifier “Precision” is active. However, for the quest and for the initial exploration, completing it on Legend is sufficient. For all players seeking a challenge, the Grandmaster variant is ideal.
Small tip: The dungeon is initially locked by a mechanic. However, the enemies killed near you drop plenty of fake engrams. Collect these quickly to receive the debuff “Burdened with Wealth” times X. The more engrams you collect, the better. Then, before the timer expires, deliver them at the crystal. It suffices to simply stand in front of the crystal. After you’ve done this a few times, the door will be open and you can enter the dungeon.
To open the door, collect fake engrams and deliver them at the crystal.
Step 2: Visit Shaw Han
Once you have successfully completed the dungeon, you will possess the first pack of shots. Step 2 of the quest “All Wolves Fly High” sends you back to Shaw to report to him. He immediately recognizes the connection to the famous Gjallarhorn and notes that it is now time to retrieve this weapon.
Step 3: Find and collect pack shots
Collect even more traces of the former Gjallarhorn: To fully restore the weapon, you now need all 7 packs of shots. In Step 3 of the quest, Shaw Han assigns you to search for the missing packs of shots from powerful Fallen looters nearby.
Obtain pack shots from powerful Fallen in the Cosmodrome.
Public events provide quick progress: An ideal way to collect the pack shots is the public event “Glimmer Extraction” in the Steppes in the Cosmodrome. There, you can take down several powerful Fallen. The drop rate for a pack shot is random, but it shouldn’t take too long. If you don’t want to wait, visit a Lost Sector.
Step 4: Get the base housing from Shaw Han
It’s not long now until you can fully assemble the weapon. You need a targeting system, an armored housing, and other parts. However, Shaw Han can only provide you with a base housing. For the remaining parts, he sends you to Banshee-44 on the Tower in the next quest step.
Step 5: You need a skilled gunsmith
Upon reaching the Tower, Banshee-44 can provide you with the remaining parts. He then hands you a trigger mechanism for the Gjallarhorn. However, he does not have the remaining parts, but knows where you can find them.
Banshee-44 sends you back to the Cosmodrome.
Step 6: Play a Lost Sector in the Cosmodrome
Banshee has identified the required parts in the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”. The Fallen brought many parts there after the Red War, which they plundered on the Tower.
Here you can find the required Lost Sector:
Here you can find the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”.
Once you have defeated the sector boss, you will find the required part in the loot chest, activating step 7 of 8 in the quest.
Step 7: Fly to the Cosmodrome and create your legend
All the parts are there; now you only need to assemble the iconic weapon at Shaw Han’s stash. So fly back to “The Steppes”. Right at the landing point is Shaw’s makeshift stash where you can put everything together.
Here you will find Shaw Han’s stash where you can assemble the Gjallarhorn.
Step 8: A special little thing is still missing
If all components are assembled, you will receive a “Nearly Complete Gjallarhorn”. Step 8 of the quest sends you back to Shaw one last time. He has special part for your new legend of the winged wolf, which he has kept for a moment like this for a long time.
With that, the quest is complete, and you will receive your newly forged Gjallarhorn, with which you can now become a legend.
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This is how you find the Gjallarhorn masterpiece catalyst
Now that you possess the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn, you can also earn the catalyst for it and make your legend even more powerful. To do this, return to the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”. It does not matter what difficulty level you start the activity on.
The Gjallarhorn catalyst hides in secret chests: Your goal is to kill three powerful Vandals, take their debuff, and use it to open three hidden chests in the dungeon. If you succeed, you will receive the Gjallarhorn catalyst from the third chest.
AndyEdition has made a practical video showing you where to find these “catalyst chests” and the required enemies:
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This is how to activate the masterpiece catalyst: After the third chest, you can either complete the dungeon or leave again. Completing the activity is not necessary. To activate the catalyst afterwards, you just need to kill 400 enemies with the rocket launcher.
This is what the Gjallarhorn catalyst can do: Once the catalyst is complete, it allows your exotic rocket launcher to reload faster and generates additional stronger rockets when your packs of shots kill an enemy. Additionally, the magazine size increases to 2 rockets.
Especially interesting is the perk “Pack Hunter”: When playing in a fireteam, the Gjallarhorn is even stronger thanks to “Pack Hunter”, as handling and reload speed improve near allies. When the weapon is fired, allies with non-exotic rocket launchers also receive the “Pack Shots” buff.
The perk Pack Hunter was born when we reflected on player experience in the original Destiny. Often, fireteam leaders demand that everyone in the group equips Gjallarhorn for harder content like raids, much to the dismay of players who did not yet have the weapon. I thought it would be fun to turn this idea on its head by only requiring one person to equip the weapon while everyone in the group could ‘have’ Gjallarhorn.
Have you completed the quest yet? Do you find the steps too easy or just right? What do you think of the iconic return? Will the new Gjallarhorn soon be an indispensable weapon for the endgame? How did you find Shaw Han’s quest debut?
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Weapons in video games are often inspired by real counterparts or directly reflect them. Currently, there is a discussion about whether the AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov has turned the tables. A new futuristic shotgun design is claimed to have been stolen from the upcoming shooter “Oceanic”, says the developer Ward B. But what is really behind this?
What has happened? Like David against Goliath, indie developer Ward B is currently going up against the world-renowned weapon manufacturer Kalashnikov. The accusation: a shotgun design is said to have been stolen from their developing shooter Oceanic (via youtube.com). Kalashnikov denies all allegations, while the indie developer claims to have evidence supporting the accusations.
MP-155 Ultima: This is why the accusations lead to no resolution
What is the accusation? Developer Ward B claims that the Russian shotgun MP-155 Ultima is a product of their intellectual property. However, weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov denies all allegations – almost all of them. At the first announcement of the weapon, they actually stated that the futuristic design was inspired by several video games (via facebook.com).
According to Ward B CEO Marcellino Sauceda, a contractor from Kalashnikov contacted him a year ago. They wanted to implement the weapon “Mastodon EPM-28” from Oceanic as a real weapon. Allegedly, the Kalashnikov employee promised to name the developer as the owner of the design.
Now, CEO Sauceda is speaking publicly again on this debate. He explains that he thought he had missed the confirmation for the licensing deal when he saw the MP-155 in an online showcase. When he checked the Kalashnikov website, there was no mention of Oceanic or Ward B. For a while, the developer studio waited and hoped for news from the weapon manufacturer – in vain.
I already had a suspicion that the contractor would not come back.
Sauceda to IGN
Ward B’s Oceanic EPM-28 (Source: artstation.com)
Kalashnikov MP-155 Ultima (Source: TFB.com)
What are the next steps? The Russian weapons manufacturer continues to deny that the shotgun was stolen from Oceanic. Therefore, they also used the design further in 2020 and 2021 without paying tribute to Ward B. After all, there is no evidence.
Whether the weapon actually originates from Oceanic or not, developer Ward B cannot improve their situation in this case. For a legal dispute at this level, the team does not have nearly enough resources, says CEO Sauceda.
What are the consequences? It is difficult to say whether Kalashnikov really stole the design from the upcoming multiplayer shooter. The weapons indeed look very similar, but there are significant differences in some areas.
Currently, there are no consequences for anyone. However, Ward B is now being much more careful about sharing artworks or concept designs online. The team wants to prevent another case like this.
For the team behind Oceanic, this is a huge loss, as the PR that a deal with Kalashnikov would have brought is enormous. Instead, the survival shooter “Escape From Tarkov” is now doing PR for Kalashnikov. Since this year, players of Tarkov can earn or purchase the MP-155 Ultima and customize it according to their needs.
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The next update for GTA Online is called “The Contract” and is releasing on December 15, 2021. This is the big winter update 2021. We will show you the new cars, content, weapons, and more, as well as the new trailer.
When is the release? The new winter update 2021 will release on December 15, 2021. That is a Wednesday. It’s likely that the servers will be unavailable before that again.
What’s included? The new update revolves around music – the rapper and producer Dr. Dre is returning. Additionally, Franklin and Lamar, who you know from the story, play important roles. New cars, weapons, and content for solo players are also a significant part of the update.
We will show you everything included in the winter update here in an overview.
In the new trailer, you can already see some of the content:
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What new weapons are there? In the preview images of the update, Rockstar Games shows a stun gun and a compact EMP launcher.
What new cars are there? The Enus Jubilee and the Dewbauchee Champion have so far been shown by Rockstar Games for the “The Contract” update. It’s quite possible that there are other new cars included as well.
What is the update about? Franklin Clinton’s new agency is the focus of the new update. However, the agency still lacks trustworthy business partners and celebrities. Of course, Franklin’s buddy Lamar Davis is not far off and comes into play here. As a celebrity, Dr. Dre is returning.
Dre lost his phone on the way to Cayo Perico and it has now fallen into the wrong hands. It contains unreleased music that you need to get back.
Rockstar Games writes about the update: “Prepare for a wild chase through Los Santos, from the streets of Franklin’s old hood to the trendiest parties in the city and from the most luxurious villas to the offices of the FIB. Join Franklin, hacker Imani, the dog Chop, and their crew to return Dr. Dre’s tracks to their rightful owner.”
Additionally, the update comes with a new radio station for you, more jobs for your agency like assassinations, and new weapons, vehicles, and more. Rockstar Games promises to announce more details in the coming days.
How do you like the preview of the winter update for GTA Online? Do you think it’s a successful presentation that offers enough content until the next update, or would you have liked something completely different?
Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the new announcement with the community.
